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In GERD, reflux occurs as a result of:
a. Increased esophageal motility. b. Reduced function of the lower esophageal sphincter. c. Lack of function of the vagus nerve. d. Increased stimulation of the stomach secretory gland |
b. Reduced function of the lower esophageal sphincter. p. 181 |
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Symptoms of GERD are exacerbated by:
a. Eating small meals more frequently b. Raising the head of the bed. c. Lying in a supine position. d. Avoiding eating meals before bedtime. |
c. Lying in a supine position. p. 181 |
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From the following list, select the symptoms of a peptic ulcer.
a. Heartburn. b. Nausea. c. Cramps. d. Burping. e. Diarrhea. f. Vomiting. g. Gas. |
a. b. d. and f. Heartburn, nausea, burning, and vomiting. p. 181 |
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The medication that is most likely to damage the lining of the stomach in individuals with GI disease is:
a. Aspirin. b. Zantac. c. Reglan. d. Vitamin B. |
a. Aspirin. p. 181 |
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All of the following are oral manifestations of eating disorders EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
a. Caries b. Xerostomia c. Perimylolysis d. Periodontitis |
d. Periodontitis p. 183 |
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One feature that distinguishes bulimia from anorexia nervosa is:
a. onset of disease. b. fear of gaining weight. c. purging. d. normal weight. |
d. normal weight. p. 183 |
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Anorexia nervosa may be fatal because of cardiac changes such as hypertension due to an electrolyte imbalance.
a. Both the statement and reson are correct and related. b. Both the statement and reson are correct but NOT related. c. The statement is correct but the reason is NOT. d. The statement is NOT correct but the reason is correct. e. NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. |
c. The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT. p. 184 |
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Sounds during respiration signifies:
a. asthma. b. cystic fibrosis. c. airway obstruction. d. bronchitis
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b. airway obstruction. p. 186 |
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Asthma is characterized by a reduced ability to inhale. this is caused by inflammation and mucous secretions in the lungs and bronchioles.
a. Both statements are true. b. Both statements are false. c. The first statement is true; the second statement is false. d. The first statement is false; the second statement is true. |
d. the first statement is false; the second statement is true. p. 185 |
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A genetic disease associated with chronic lung infections is:
a. asthma. b. cystic fibrosis. c. COPD. d. emphysema. |
b. cystic fibrosis. p. 187 |
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Persistent life-threatening bronchospasm despite drug therapy describes:
a. stress-induced asthma. b. intrinsic asthma. c. extrinsic asthma. d. status asthmaticus. |
d. status asthmaticus. p. 187 |
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Preventing airway obstruction during oral health care can occur through all of the following except one. Which one is the exception?
a. Use of a saliva ejector to remove excess oral fluids. b. tying dental floss to cotton rolls or clamps. c. Use of Magill forceps. d. Use of a rubber dam. |
c. Use of Magill forceps. p. 188 |
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Symptoms of open-angle glaucoma include all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
a. sudden, sharp pain b. blurred vision c. halo appearance surrounding a light loss of peripheral vision |
a. sudden, sharp pain. p. 192 |
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On drug that should be avoided in clients with narrow-angle glaucoma is:
a. B-Blockers b. atropine. c. glucocorticoids d. Warfarin |
b. atropine. p. 192 |
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Treatment of open-angle glaucoma involves:
a. use of eyedrops b. activation of 911 EMS c. ophthalmic surgery d. prescription eye glasses |
a. use of eyedrops. p. 192 |
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All of the following are caused by ERSD EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?
a. Hypertension b. Diabetes c. Hypothyroidism d. Choronic glomerulonephritis |
c. hypothyroidism p. 193 |
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Medication contraindicated in clients with severe ERSD includes: a. aspirin b. antibiotics c. acetaminophen d. lidocaine |
a. aspirin. p. 196 |
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From the following list, identify the oral signs of uremia caused by kidney failure.
a. metallic taste b. malodor c. hypersalivation d. ulceration e. enlarged parotid glands f. candidiasis g. petechia |
a. b. d. e. f. and g. Metallic taste, malodor, ulceration, enlarged parotid gland, candidiasis, and petechia. p. 194 |
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The primary cause of lomerulonephritis is:
a. inflammation b. congestion of capillaries c. autoimmune response to infection d. edema and hemorrhage |
c. autoimmune response to infection. p. 194 |
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The purpose of administering the heparin during hemodialysis is to:
a. remove waste products. b. prevent infection. c. prevent clotting. d. fight infection. |
c. prevent clotting. p. 195 |
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Maintenance of body temperature, growth, and regulation of body functions is controlled by which gland?
a. adrenal b. thyroid c. parathyroid d. pituitary |
b. Thyroid. p. 199 |
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Myxedema represents:
a. hypothyroidism in children b. hypothyroidism in adults c. hyperthyroidism in children d. hyperthyroidism in adults |
b. hypothyroidism in adults p. 199 |
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The two most common forms of hyperthyroidism are:
a. Graves disease and Hashimoto thyroiditis b. toxic goiter and Graves disease c. toxic goiter and Hashimoto thyroiditis d. Hashimoto thyroiditis and TSH syndrome |
b. toxic goiter and Graves disease p. 199 |
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The medical emergency most likely to occur in hypothyroidism is:
a thyroid storm b. bradycardia c. thyrotoxic crisis d. myxedema coma. |
d. myxedema coma. p. 200 |
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Hashimoto thyroiditis leads to hyperthyroidism, while Graves disease leads to hypothyroidism. Both conditions cause enlargement of the thyroid gland.
a. Both statements are true. b. Both statements are false. c. The first statement is true; the second statement is false. d. The first statement is false; the second statement is true. |
d. The first statement is false; the second statement is true. pp. 198-199 |
